Based on its experience in partnering with public
agencies, Eastmont Properties Company (EPC) was
selected as the developer of choice by VIA (San
Antonio’s Transit Authority), The City of
San Antonio and the San Antonio Conservation Society
to preserve a group of buildings occupied after
the Civil War by the first African-American settlers
in San Antonio. Several of the settlers were Buffalo
Soldiers who had the undesirable task of protecting
the western frontier after the Civil War.
EPC has been working very closely with all
of the governmental agencies to see that the
character and fabric of the buildings are maintained.
Furthermore, Eastmont Properties Company is
using historic tax credits to assist in the
funding of the preservation.
Once restored, the buildings will be occupied
with tenants that will serve the passengers
of the adjacent transit hub as well as the surrounding
community. Art work and features such as a story
telling circle and museum are included to assist
in preserving the culture and heritage as well
as the buildings.
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